(HBO) - On March 13, in Hoa Binh province, the emulation cluster of 7 provinces in the Northern Midlands and Mountains held a conference to deploy the movement of patriotic emulation and signed an emulation contract in 2023. There was the attendance of the leaders from the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the provinces in the emulation cluster, including Thai Nguyen, Hoa Binh, Bac Giang, Yen Bai, Tuyen Quang, Phu Tho and Bac Kan.

The 6th Congress of the Provincial Association of Literature and Art for the term of 2022-2027

(HBO) - On March 10, the Provincial Association of Literature and Arts held its 6th Congress, term 2022 - 2027. There was the attendance of Mr. Bui Duc Hinh, the Parmanent Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, the Chairman of the People's Council, the People's Artist Vuong Duy Bien, the Vice President in charge of Vietnam Union of Arts and Culture Associations.

The fesstival of Ke pagoda in Phu Vinh

(HBO) - In 2 days, March 6th and 7th, the fesstival of Ke pagoda in 2023 took place in Phu Vinh commune (Tan Lac).

Lac Thuy district has approved the scientific records of Co Lao temple and Lao communal house

(HBO) - The People's Committee of Lac Thuy district has just held a conference to approve the scientific records of the historical relics of Lao communal house in Hung Thi commune and Co Lao temple in Thong Nhat commune.

Keeping the racial soul in traditional music

(HBO) - The gongs in Muong land resounded, delighting thousands of people present at the stadium of Tan Lac district’s Phong Phu commune on the morning of the eighth day of the first lunar month. The Muong gong performance by 500 artisans and actists from four major Muong regions of Bi, Vang, Thang and Dong was the highlight in the art programme to celebrate the Khai ha (going down to the field) festival of the Muong ethnic group in Hoa Binh province in 2023.

Yen Tri – destination of enticing festivals

(HBO) – Three traditional festivals – those of the Thuong and Trung communal houses and of Hang pagoda – have taken place in Yen Tri commune, Yen Thuy district, in the first month of the lunar year.

Lac Son district holds meeting with typical artisans, artists in traditional culture preservation

(HBO) - On February 16, Lac Son district’s Party Committee organised a meeting with artisans, researchers, collectors, composers, and practitioners who have made important contributions to traditional culture preservation in the locality, on the occasion of the Lunar New Year 2023.

Man keen on teaching ancient Dao scripts to children

(HBO) - Over the past years, reputable people among ethnic minorities in Hoa Binh province have always taken the lead in disseminating and encouraging others to implement the Party's guidelines and the State’s policies and laws. Among them, Duong Minh Dung, from Thung Dao Bac hamlet, Tu Son commune (Kim Boi district) also stands out in teaching culture to the young generations of the Dao ethnic group in the commune.

Bustling atmosphere at festivals in Lac Son

(HBO) – Visiting Muong Vang land of Lac Son district at the beginning of the Lunar New Year, tourists will have a chance to experience festive atmosphere there, thus getting insights into the cultural identity of the locality.

Dao girl helps revive brocade weaving

(HBO) – Tien Ly Thi Hang, a girl from the Dao ethnic minority group, won a silver medal at the "Business Idea Challenge 2022” held by the Youth Federations of Hoa Binh, Lao Cai and Lai Chau provinces in coordination with AEA Vietnam, with a project to develop brocade products of Sung village.

Old villager passionate about folk culture

(HBĐT) – Despite his old age, 80-year-old Bui Ngoc Thuan from Bung 1 village, Thu Phong commune, Cao Phong district, is still active and in his right mind. Twenty five years since his retirement, he has dedicated himself to preserving and promoting folk culture.

Spring festival in Lac Thuy district

(HBO) – The spring festival in Lac Thuy district remains cultural, spiritual beauty and reflects national traditions.

Khai ha festival in full swing at Dinh Ngoi

(HBO) – The Khai ha (going down to the field) festival at Dinh Ngoi – a communal house in Quynh Lam ward, Hoa Binh city – opened on January 30 or the 9th day of the first month of the lunar year.

Vu Binh commune holds Coi communal house festival

(HBO) – The People’s Committee of Vu Binh commune in Lac Son district of Hoa Binh province has held the Coi communal house festival at the outset of the Lunar New Year.

Fourteen teams take part in bamboo weaving competition

(HBO) – A bamboo weaving competition took place on January 29 (the eighth day of the lunar new year), as part of the 2023 Khai ha (going down to the field) festival, the biggest traditional folk event of the Muong ethnic group in the northwestern province of Hoa Binh.

Khai ha festival of Muong people in Hoa Binh – a national intangible cultural heritage of pride and responsibility

(HBO) – Hoa Binh is a land of a long-lasting history and culture associated with the national construction and defence. It houses six main ethnic groups – namely Muong, Kinh, Thai, Tay, Dao, and Mong, of which the Muong account for more than 63% of the population.

Preserving, promoting value of the Muong ethnic's Khai ha festival

(HBO) - Through many ups and downs of history, Khai ha (going down to the field) festival has been preserved by the Muong ethnic group in Hoa Binh province, becoming their indispensable cultural and religious activity every spring. joining the festival, locals wish for a peaceful and prosperous life.

Cultural value – the soul of Muong Bi ancient land

(HBO) – No matter how big or small, each cultural event in the ancient land of Muong Bi (Tan Lac district) is always organised in a thoughtfully and professional way.

The exciting activities before the opening of Khai Ha fesstival of Muong ethnic minority

(HBO) - In the morning of January 27, within the framework of the activities before the opening ceremony of Kha Ha fesstival Muong ethnic minority in Hoa Binh province, a ritual of Mo worshiping the Land and the Earth takes place; competing in the qualifying round of folk games, ethnic sports and Sec Bua contest of 16 communes at the stadium of Phong Phu commune and the cultural house of Luy Ai hamlet, Phong Phu commune (Tan Lac).

Mo Muong on path to world heritage status

(HBO) – Mo Muong is a kind of heritage holding the special cultural essence of the Muong ethnic people. To seek the world heritage title for Mo Muong, it needs to be assessed in comparison with the Muong ethnic culture and similar heritage types in the world so as to highlight its unique values.

Hoa Binh works to honour value of Muong ethnic group''s "Khai ha" festival

(HBO) – The "Khai ha" Muong Bi Festival is a traditional cultural and religious activity that has been restored and organised regularly in Phong Phu commune in Tan Lac district of Hoa Binh province since 2002.

The people in Mai Chau district have set up Neu tree to welcome Tet

(HBO) - Setting up Neu tree on the occasion of Tet and spring is a traditional cultural feature. In the joyful atmosphere of welcoming the traditional New Year in Mai Chau district, the movement of setting up Neu tree has been actively responded by the people, making the Tet landscape more and more beautiful.

International workshop spotlights Mo Muong’s role, value, similar religious rituals worldwide

(HBO) –An international workshop on Mo Muong – a collection of verses recited at traditional Muong ethnic group’s funerals – and similar religious rituals in the world convened in Hoa Binh on January 5, with the participation of senior officials, scholars, artisans, and representatives of Hanoi, Phu Tho, Son La, Ninh Binh, Dak Lak, and Thanh Hoa.

Enjoying the taste of Hop Thinh Gai cakes

(HBO) - After the merger, Hop Thinh Commune (Hoa Binh City) has a new name, Thinh Minh, however, the name Hop Thinh Gai cake has familiar and it has become a "brand” that is difficult to replace.